Use of allotments
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(a) Contracts
(1) An eligible system may use its allotment under this subchapter to enter into contracts with State agencies and nonprofit organizations which operate throughout the State. In order to be eligible for a contract under this paragraph—
(A)
such an agency shall be independent of any agency which provides treatment or services (other than advocacy services) to individuals with mental illness; and
(B)
such an agency or organization shall have the capacity to protect and advocate the rights of individuals with mental illness.
(2)
In carrying out paragraph (1), an eligible system should consider entering into contracts with organizations including, in particular, groups run by individuals who have received or are receiving mental health services, or the family members of such individuals, which,[1] provide protection or advocacy services to individuals with mental illness.